While more than 90 per cent of eligible members cast ballots over two days of voting, faculty association president Scott Stewart said the fact a third of the membership voted against the deal was cause for concern.

“There are obviously unresolved issues and these will have to be addressed in future contracts,” Stewart said.

The agreement ratified Monday came as the result of last minute sessions held on Jan. 21 with the help of a conciliator from the Department of Labour. At that time the unresolved issues dealt with faculty teaching load and finances.